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I Am Allergic To Ciprofloxacin Can I Take Rifagut 550

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Posted on Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Question: i am allergic to ciprofloxacin can i take rifagut 550 for diarreah?
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Answered by Dr. Varinder (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to ,' Ask a doctor service ,'
I have reviewed your query and here is my answer .
Yes , you can take rifaximin .
Also add any probiotic .
Please make sure that you do not get dehydrated. In such case , ORS is recommended .
Usually rifaximin is sufficient to control diarrhea .
But if diarrhea is more frequent then you may take racecadrotil .
If you need any further help , you are welcome .

With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Varinder (13 hours later)
Thank You , Doctor. I was really apprehensive as I have severe allergic reaction to Ciprofloxacin group of antibiotics. What is the dosage and duration of taking Rifagut 550, please ?
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Answered by Dr. Varinder (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Welcome again , Dosage is 200 mg three times a day for 3 days .
If you want to take 550 mg then two tablets two times a day .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Varinder (2 hours later)
Thanks again , Doctor. Is it two tablets twice a day for a sindle day?
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Answered by Dr. Varinder (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Welcome again ,
200 mg tablet three times a day for 3 days ie 200 mg tablet to be repeated 8 hrly for 3 days .
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I Am Allergic To Ciprofloxacin Can I Take Rifagut 550

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Welcome to ,' Ask a doctor service ,' I have reviewed your query and here is my answer . Yes , you can take rifaximin . Also add any probiotic . Please make sure that you do not get dehydrated. In such case , ORS is recommended . Usually rifaximin is sufficient to control diarrhea . But if diarrhea is more frequent then you may take racecadrotil . If you need any further help , you are welcome . With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .